Brickline Greenway: Market Street From 22nd to Compton Ave.

Brickline Greenway on Market Street will connect CITYPARK at 22nd Ave to Harris-Stowe State University at Compton Ave and dozens of destinations in between.

Brickline Greenway has its own section of this website:

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Deer Creek Greenway Connector: Deer Creek Greenway to Brentwood Park

Project Overview

Great Rivers Greenway is partnering with the City of Brentwood to plan, design and build an expansion of the Deer Creek Greenway to connect with Marshall Avenue Trailhead, parks, businesses and other amenities within Brentwood. This project is a part of Brentwood’s $80 million Brentwood Bound plan to improve Manchester Road, reduce problems caused by Deer Creek flooding, and expand the Deer Creek Greenway. The project includes several water quality, streambank restoration, and open space features as well as a greenway underpass below Manchester Road. This project has been divided into two phases; the first part includes new paved trails within the Brentwood Bound project area and the underpass beneath Manchester Rd. Phase one is complete. The second phase is the extension of the Deer Creek Greenway along the east side of Brentwood Blvd from Marshall Rd to connect with the new paved trails. This phase is underway now!

Project Location

The Deer Creek Greenway expansion will connect from the intersection of Marshall Road and Brentwood Boulevard and will extend north to the Rogers Parkway trail and east along Deer Creek toward the intersection of Hanley and Manchester Roads near the Maplewood MetroLink Station. When complete, the Deer Creek Greenway Connector will create a paved, accessible walking and biking trail linking Brentwood’s Memorial Park (with sidewalk access to Brentwood Promenade and Brentwood Pointe shopping centers) to Lorraine Davis Park, Barnickel Park and Deer Creek Park in Webster Groves, Deer Creek Park in Maplewood and the Deer Creek Shopping Center at Big Bend Boulevard.

Project Partners

The Brentwood Bound Project is a partnership between Brentwood, MoDot, MSD and St. Louis County. The Deer Creek Greenway expansion is a partnership between:

  • Great Rivers Greenway
  • City of Brentwood

Current Status

Construction of phase one of the greenways in the new Brentwood Park + the greenway underpass beneath Manchester Road is complete. Work is underway to connect the Deer Creek Greenway at Marshall Ave to the Deer Creek Greenway in the new Brentwood Park. The sidewalk along the east side of Brentwood Blvd. is now CLOSED between Marshall Avenue and the new Brentwood Park to accommodate construction of a new paved trail. Crews are also adding an extension to the side of the bridge over Deer Creek to allow for a wider path. The City of Brentwood is working on a connection along Russell Avenue to Brentwood Sports Park. Work is expected to be complete in December 2024.

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Centennial Greenway: Spencer Creek Trail Improvements

Project Overview

The Spencer Creek Trail in the City of St. Peters follows the general route of Spencer Creek. Many sections of this trail were built decades ago and need replacement or significant repairs. Other sections do not meet Great Rivers Greenway’s design standards for greenways.

With the goal of extending the Centennial Greenway from McClay Road (at Harvester Church-The Nazarene) to the St. Peter’s City Centre, this project will upgrade portions of the existing Spencer Creek Trail to make this connection. Work will include widening the paved trail, new bridges, correcting the grade of the trail so it meets ADA accessibility guidelines, new signage, and other features consistent with Great Rivers Greenway standards. The project will be a partnership with Great Rivers Greenway and the City of St. Peters and will happen in multiple phases.

Project Location

The Spencer Creek trail stretches approximately 3.75 miles between McClay Road to Mexico Road at the St. Peters City Centre. This area includes the City Centre Park, Recreation Complex (Rex Plex) and City Hall.

Project Partners

  • Great Rivers Greenway
  • City of St. Peters

Current Status

Great Rivers Greenway is working with the City of St. Peters to identify the specific sections of trail that are in need of improvement. Construction at these locations will happen in phases. Great Rivers Greenway will work with the City of St. Peters to keep greenway neighbors and greenway visitors up-to-date on any closures. Work is now underway to replace and widen the greenway between Showboat Circle and Sutters Mill Road. The greenway is closed while this work is underway.

Thanks to everyone who responded to our community survey about improvements to Spencer Creek Trail. Learn more about the survey and what we heard: 

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Centennial Greenway: Olive to Warson Park

Project Overview

Great Rivers Greenway and the City of Olivette are partnering to build an extension of the Centennial Greenway through Olivette so that people can connect on foot, bicycle, stroller, and wheelchair to Warson Park, the new Olivette Community Center, Indian Meadows Park, and the Olive Blvd. stores and restaurants.

This project will extend the Centennial Greenway linking Shaw Park to Olive Blvd near I-170 two miles further west to Warson Park. When complete, there will be a greenway connection linking Clayton, Ladue, University City and Olivette.

The greenway construction supports actions identified in the Olivette Bike and Walk Plan, the Olivette Parks Master Plan, and the Great Rivers Greenway long-term master plan for this greenway – a 17-mile corridor stretching between Forest Park in the City of St. Louis to Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park in St. Louis County. The full project will be developed in four different segments:

  • Warson Park- COMPLETE!
  • Indian Meadows Park-Under Construction!
  • Railroad segment-2026/2027
  • Olive and I-170 improvements- COMPLETE!

Project Location

This greenway will extend from the existing Centennial Greenway near I-170 and Olive Blvd. It will continue west along Olive Blvd, and north along a former railroad line before crossing Dielman Rd near Napoleon Blvd. The greenway will follow the River Des Peres to pass through Indian Meadows Park and connect to Warson Park and the new Olivette Community Center.

Project Partners

City of Olivette
Great Rivers Greenway
MoDOT
St. Louis County
Union Pacific Railroad
Missouri Department of Natural Resources

Current Status

The new greenway and community center (Five Oaks on Warson) in Warson Park are complete! Improvements to the Olive/I-170 interchange within the Missouri Department of Transportation right-of-way are almost finished! The improvements in this area include safety enhancements at the four crosswalks on the I-170 exit and entrance ramps, high visibility pavement markings, pedestrian push button crossing signals timed to allow people walking, riding a bike or using a wheelchair to cross through the entire intersection, and a mural under the I-170 bridge.

Next up is the extension of the Centennial Greenway from Warson Park to Indian Meadows Park and Dielman Rd. We have broken ground and this project is under construction.

Work will be completed in phases:
Phase 1 – Dielman Rd to Indian Meadows Park pavilion (January 2024 – June 2024)
Phase 2 – Indian Meadows Park pavilion to Warson Park trail (January 2024 – August 2024)
Landscaping (August 2024 – December 2024)

For greenway neighbors: If you have questions about this project under construction, please reach out to Great Rivers Greenway Project Manager Angelica Gutierrez at (314) 932-4907 or send an email to agutierrez@grgstl.org. The City of Olivette’s representative is Bruce McGregor, City of Olivette Public Works Director, and he can be reached at 314-993-0252 or email at bmcgregor@olivettemo.com

Project Timeline

  • 2018 – Great Rivers Greenway and the City of Olivette worked with community members to study the area and identify the preferred route for the future greenway
  • 2019 – Greenway phases were identified for further planning and design
  • 2020 – Olivette community members provided input to guide the greenway design from Warson Park to Dielman Road
  • Summer 2021 – Greenway design completed from Warson Park to Dielman Road and along Olive Blvd. near I-170
  • Fall 2021 – Greenway construction began in Warson Park in coordination with the construction of the Olivette Community Center
  • 2022-2023 – Greenway construction will continue from Warson Park to Dielman Road and along Olive Blvd. near I-170 in coordination with Olive Crossing
  • 2023-Improvements to Olive/I-170 and new mural
  • 2024- Construction of segment in Indian Meadows Park will be completed
  • 2025-2027 – Greenway will be designed and built from Dielman Road to Olive Blvd.

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Centennial Greenway

Forest Park to Washington University to Vernon

Description

It links together some of our city’s most treasured places and cultural institutions, including Forest Park, Washington University, historic neighborhoods and the Delmar Loop, which was named one of the top 10 Great Streets in America.
See the full plan for this greenway here!

Get Directions to Centennial Greenway: Forest Park to Washington University to Vernon

Getting There

This greenway begins on the Washington University campus at the intersection of Skinker Boulevard and Forsyth Boulevard. You can also get to this greenway at the intersection of Delmar Boulevard and Melville Avenue. If you are visiting the Delmar Loop, a student at Washington University, enjoying Forest Park, or live nearby, you can easily walk to this greenway.

This greenway is managed in cooperation with Washington University and University City, who set the rules for greenway use, parking and hours of operation. Please be sure to follow all posted rules and regulations while you are living life outside!

Things to Do

Boat

You can rent a paddleboat at The Boathouse in Forest Park.

Dine

There are several places to dine in Forest Park and on the Delmar Loop.

Explore History

You can explore history at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. You can also learn about famous St. Louisans on the Delmar Loop Walk of Fame.

Fish

You can fish at many of the lakes and lagoons located in Forest Park.

Grill

There are places you can grill out located throughout Forest Park.

Play

Forest Park is full of places to play. Check out the City of St. Louis website for more information

See Wildlife

Check out the wildlife at the St. Louis Zoo in Forest Park.

Trail Details

1.35 Miles

This 1.35-mile paved trail extends from Skinker and Forsyth boulevards at Forest Park and heads west through the campus of Washington University. It passes the Olin Library and crosses over Forest Park Parkway via a pedestrian bridge.
The trail continues north on Kingsbury to Delmar Boulevard where it connects to a pedestrian plaza that features a life size statue of St. Louis’ own “Father of Rock and Roll” Chuck Berry. Beyond the Plaza , the trail continues north along Ackert Walkway through University City’s Parkview Gardens neighborhood.
Along the way, this trail provides a flat and shady walk or bicycle ride. You will pass by historic homes and once you arrive on Delmar Boulevard, can enjoy a meal at one of The Loop’s popular restaurants or simply sit and enjoy a cold drink or coffee. There are plenty of bike racks along the way that make it easy to park your bike and explore!  You can also access the Delmar Metrolink Station and connect to places around the region.

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Amenities

Benches

Bike Racks

Drinking Water

Parking

Playground

Restrooms

Shelters

Tables

Trash

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Greenway stories are shared through art and signs, tours, digital content, outreach, and community events. These greenway stories are organized around themes of nature, culture, and history. Share your greenway story by visiting the Share Your Stories page or recording your story at 314-932-4904.

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